South Fayetteville city with community at its core
Hope Mills was once a mill town in Cumberland County, known for its lumber, cotton and sawmills. The city was incorporated in 1891, but landmarks like the Big Rockfish Presbyterian Church show the town’s age, as the Greek Revival building was built in 1855. Over 17,000 residents live in the city today, some of whom retired from the army or still work at Fort Bragg. “Hope Mills is more preferred than Fayetteville because of Gray’s Creek High School and the new construction,” says Amanda Wynn, a Realtor and broker with simpliHOM with over five years of real estate experience. “People also move to Hope Mills to be close to Fayetteville without having to pay city taxes.” Hope Mills’ slogan is “A Proud Past, A Bright Future,” honoring the city’s past as a mill town and recognizing how the area continues to grow as more residents move in for access to schools, new homes and community events.
The Millstone 14 Theater is a large multi-screen venue in South View, NC.
Fayetteville Motor Sports Park has daytime and evening events in South View, NC.
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Residents prefer locally owned restaurants
While most people who move to the Fayetteville area are stationed at Fort Bragg, Hope Mills' economy is driven by education, health care, retail and food services. The Walmart Distribution Center alone employs over 1,000 workers.
Some businesses, like Cumberland Coffee Roasters, are ingrained in the community’s daily life. The coffee shop opened in 2011, and the baristas know many of their regular guests by name, even chatting with them about their families and jobs. Grandson’s Buffet has been in Hope Mills since 2005. "Hope Mills has some really nice restaurants,” Wynn says. “Our Realtor association actually held an event at Dirtbag Ales Brewery & Taproom. The name makes you think, but it was nice.” Dirtbag Ales brews its own beer and serves food from Napkins Restaurant, which is next door to the taproom and has outdoor seating. Hope Mills residents also visit for live music on the weekends and the farmers market in the summer and fall.
Locally owned and chain restaurants line North Main Street, along with big box stores and small shopping centers. Downtown Fayetteville is a short drive away, with even more restaurants.
The Millstone Shopping Center is a popular shopping area in South View, NC.
Walmart is one of the stores down North Main Street in South View, NC.
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Established and growing neighborhoods
The city has a mix of established neighborhoods and ones that are still growing with newly constructed homes. Subdivisions like Valley End and Sheffield Farm North have Craftsman homes built as recently as 2024 that range from $295,000 to $345,000. The higher end of the city’s price range is made up of Craftsmans that land in the $400,000s. The lower end has ranch-style homes in the $200,000s, like in Golf Acres. Regardless of the subdivision, properties often have large yards, attached garages and sidewalk-free streets in front of paved driveways. Hope Mill’s median home price is $298,000, well below the $418,700 national median reported by the National Association of Realtors.
Some homes in South View, NC offer small lots for lower maintenance.
There are Colonial homes with extra bedrooms in South View, NC, and a garage attached.
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Future farmers and athletes learn at Gray’s Creek
Students in Hope Mills attend Cumberland County Schools, a large district that serves more than 50,000 students. The district gets a B from Niche. Rockfish Elementary School is the highest-rated elementary school. Many students attend Gray’s Creek High School, which receives a B-minus and offers a Future Farmers of America club, an award-winning marching band and championship-winning athletic teams.
Gray's Creek High School has several sport fields for students in Gray's Creek.
Rockfish Elementary School offers after-school activities for students in South View, NC.
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Hope Mills Lake views and community events
Hope Mills Municipal Park is the heart of the city, surrounded by a library, fire department, police department, recreation center and town hall. Kids can use the skate park, playground and baseball fields from dawn to dusk. The Hope Mills Parks and Recreation Department transforms the park into the Ole Mill Days Festival every October, which usually includes a farmers market, food vendors, beer garden and petting zoo. The park is the main venue for multiple holiday events, but Wynn points out the popular Christmas Parade of Lights. Participants turn their cars into floats covered in lights and drive them down Main Street, leading marching bands and people walking in the parade.
Hope Mill Lake features a boat launch and dock for fishing enthusiasts to use for a day of luring in largemouth bass or bluegills. When the weather warms up, Big T’s opens and sells snacks and ice cream to visitors who stop by to hang out on the playground or swim in the designated lake area.
Hope Mills Municipal Park has many areas of recreation in South View, NC.
Hope Mills Municipal Park has several picnic areas as well as playgrounds in South View, NC.
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Preventing road floods and average crime rates
In the past, hurricanes have caused severe rain and flooding in Hope Mills. The town has a hurricane preparedness guide on its website and an Adopt-A-Drain program so volunteers can keep an eye on drains within their neighborhoods, clear them out and prevent residential floods. Otherwise, the city has humid summers and mild winters. Being roughly 15 minutes from Fort Bragg also means occasionally hearing the sound of helicopters and explosions from artillery exercises. The noise can increase when Marines visit the base for training. The base often releases advance notices on social media to alert residents of noise-generating events.
In a 2023 annual report, the Hope Mill Police Department reported 2,025 total crimes for the year. There were more nonviolent crimes than violent crimes. According to FBI data, Hope Mills’ reported nonviolent crime rate was slightly higher than state and national average in 2023, while the reported violent crime rate was on par with state and national averages.
Traveling to base and around Fayetteville
Fort Bragg is one of the main factors driving people into the Fayetteville area. Hope Mills residents have a 15-mile commute north along U.S. Route 59 to the base. Legion Road leads roughly 10 miles northeast to Downtown Fayetteville, which holds historic buildings, locally owned shops and restaurants. Hope Mills also has easy access to Interstate 95, a major north-south corridor that most people take when traveling 77 miles to Raleigh.
The city is 5 miles from Fayetteville Regional Airport, which offers direct flights to Charlotte and Atlanta, Georgia. Two medical clinics are in the area, but the nearest hospital is the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in downtown Fayetteville. Most places of worship within Hope Mills are churches, but there’s also the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in the northern part of town.
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Located just six miles south of downtown Fayetteville, Hope Mills’ South View neighborhood is a charming mix of small-town character, outdoor recreation, and urban access. With its winding creeks and large swathes of trees, residents can still get where they need to go quickly—but return home to a serene slice of country living. “Historically, Hope Mills has always been a very old-school kind of suburb, with a lot of old timey charm,” says Trena Daignault, real estate broker with Keller Williams Realty and longtime resident of the area. “But it’s recently seen a huge population growth—so there’s a good deal of change and excitement in addition to that old-time feel.” Thanks to its blended lifestyle and access, those looking for a little bit of both worlds may find what they’re looking for in South View.
Housing in South View reflects the character of the neighborhood well—along with the growth it’s experiencing. “You have a mix of lovely traditional styles in South View,” says Daignault. “But also a lot of new, more modern styles that are coming up along with the new population.” Traditional designs in the neighborhood primarily include ranch styles, split levels, and the occasional Cape Cod. New construction usually demonstrates modern contemporary style, with newer townhouses also featuring this aesthetic. Thanks to its more country surroundings, homes in South View are usually on sizeable lots with yards, driveways, and garages. Prices typically range from $175,000 to $550,000—with a single-family, 3-bedroom home usually starting at around $210,000.
South View’s location is one of its key benefits, with its proximity allowing residents to quickly get to more urban areas—such as nearby Fayetteville—or get even farther out into the country. “That area in particular is great for those working in Fayetteville,” says Daignault. “It’s practically in their back yards, even if it feels farther out.” Interstate 95 is conveniently located right next to the neighborhood, while Highway 301 and Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway are also within a few minutes. Fayetteville Regional Airport calls the neighborhood home, making for easy access—though, occasionally, some extra noise as well.
Though trips to Fayetteville are always an option, residents looking to meet their shopping and dining needs don’t have to travel far outside the neighborhood to do just that. Essentials can be found on North Main Street, which features well-known retailers such as Walmart and Lowe’s. Those looking to cross items off their grocery list can do so on North Main Street too, with both Food Lion and CVS available to them. Chain restaurants are the most readily available options for dining out in South View, though the area does feature a couple local favorites—Mis Casita is beloved for its authentic Mexican cuisine and generous portion sizes, while Sammio’s Italian Restaurant makes waves with its seafood pasta. In addition to shopping and dining options, this stretch of road also features the area’s medical offices, maintenance and repair shops, and gyms.
Rockfish Road features the Hope Mills Municipal Park, which offers a 2-mile hiking trail and nearly 30 acres of athletic fields, playgrounds, and a dog park. Golfview Greenway Walking Trail boasts its namesake golf course, another walking trail, and an additional 90 acres of land for residents to appreciate. Sporty types will enjoy Old Wilmington Road’s Arnette Park, which features courts for volleyball and tennis and a baseball diamond.
Students in South View start at Ed V. Baldwin Elementary, which earned a Niche rating of C-plus. Students then move on to C-plus rated South View Middle, and graduate from B-minus rated South View High School. Students at Ed V. Baldwin can take part in the North Carolina Science Olympiad or join the Kiwanis K-Kids Club.
While nearby Fayetteville offers residents plenty of opportunities to celebrate and take part in local festivals and events, the town of Hope Mills features its own special events too. Residents can look forward to celebrating major holidays with other members of the community at the Hope Mills Recreation Center.
Property Mix - Square Feet
Hope Mills Has More Owners
Rental Home Trends
Number of Homes for Rent
33
Median Rent
$1,600
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,775
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,100
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,225
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,225
Median Condo Rent
$1,100
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,100
Demographics
Total Population
14,643
Median Age
35
Population under 18
28.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$57,651
Significantly below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$71,547
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.3%
College Graduates
21.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat friendly
Bike Score®®
30/ 100
Fairly friendly
Walk Score®®
40/ 100
Source: Local Logic
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